FILE - Chris McIntosh smiles as the Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick is shown during an introductory press conference in Kirkland, Washington, in this April 16, 2000, file photo. Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers’ athletic director. Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Wednesday, June 2, 2021, that McIntosh will take over when Alvarez finalizes his retirement. (AP Photo/Jay Drowns, File)

Chris McIntosh, the University of Wisconsin's new athletic director, answers questions during a news conference in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Chris McIntosh, right, the University of Wisconsin's new athletic director, answers questions from the media in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank, right, shakes hands with Chris McIntosh after introducing him as the university's new athletic director in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)